1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/2 can tomato sauce (15 oz. can)

Mix above ingredients and place in loaf baking dish. Put bacon strips on top and pour other 1/2 can tomato sauce on top. Cook in 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. (Remove bacon strips before done and allow top to brown.) Serves 4-6.